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BI is on Facebook
Hi everyone, I just wanted to extend an invitation to the BI facebook group (or page or whatever the FB lingo is) I'm going to start ramping up activity on the page since I never really did anything with it. I plan on discussing everything from training and nutrition to psychology and motivation. I'll also do my best to…
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The Now
If you say you’re going to do something in your life – DO IT! Follow through. Commit. Things worth having in life require time, patience, diligence, and consistency. Only applying yourself when it’s convenient isn’t going to cut it. The difference between those who thrive and those who don’t is simple – those who thrive…
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Being present & managing expectations
New post up on the website: http://body-improvements.com/2014/03/31/being-present-while-executing-the-process-managing-expectations/
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Some of my thoughts on emotional eating
Imagine going to doctor and expecting them to make a diagnosis based solely on you saying, "I feel bad." Is it a broken leg? A sore throat? A migraine? For those of you who tend to medicate with food - eat in response to your emotions - this is how you typically diagnose your feelings. Very rarely are you identifying…
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Frank discussion with client about his plateau
Figured this might resonate with some of you. "Hey Steve, I've been checking my weight periodically this week and haven't seen any change versus my last official weigh in almost two weeks ago. We both agree that, despite occasional lapses in compliance, losses should have been a little more. I looked back over previous…
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The process mentality to losing fat
You're doing something right when you check your weight and see no change (or even a slight increase) and immediately think, "Has my nutrition been consistent enough to where a loss should have been realized? If no, what can I modify to make the plan more realistically and consistently applicable? If yes, what…
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Nutrition Fundamentals
A while back I started writing a manual. My intention was to cover everything I had in my head at the time regarding things such as nutrition for fat loss, muscle gain, performance, exercise programming for various goals, the mindset of success and expectation management, etc. Needless to say... I stopped short of…
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A random thought on rigid dieting
Scarcity of enjoyable foods will pretty much always make them more desirable. Which is why I find the more liberal people are with their food choices, the more consistent they tend to be. What's more is the fact that it's consistency without effort. Rather than walking around anxious about food rules, fretting over "bad"…
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Calorie reminder
It just so happens that my inbox is being bombarded by people with questions that can be summed up into, "Will this food make me fat." When talking about fat loss, as many in this community knows well, the greater context that must override all other variables... including food selection... is energy balance. Without a…
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90 minute Q&A - All fitness and weight loss related please
I have about 90 minutes of spare computer time. Last time I hosted one of these, there was a crazy turnout of questions and quality conversation. I figured I'd open up another to see if there's still as much interest. Please feel free to fire away with your questions. Obviously we can't get into too many specifics, so try…
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How do YOU handle holiday food?
I get asked so many questions this time of year from clients and readers for advice on how to handle their eating around Thanksgiving and the holidays. In the spirit of that, I'd like to hear from you. What do you personally do, if anything, to manage your nutrition during this calorically dense time of year? Hopefully you…
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To cut calories or take a diet break/refeed when stalled?
Here's a Q&A I ran on my blog a while back that I figured was worth sharing. Question: When you have someone who is stalled out, at what point do you look at hormones/leptin as opposed to calorie reduction? Perhaps a better way to phrase it would be: Under which circumstances would you assume that reduction in calories is…
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Endocrinology of food intake
Nat Rev Endocrinol. 2013 Jul 23. doi: 10.1038/nrendo.2013.136. [Epub ahead of print] The endocrinology of food intake. Begg DP, Woods SC. Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience, University of Cincinnati, 2170 East Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, OH 45237, USA. Many questions must be considered with regard to…
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Hi everyone
I'm a total slacker. I went MIA for a long time, which was really ****ty timing considering it was shortly after I started this group. Then I came back a couple of weeks ago and totally forgot about the whole groups thing. I plan on being more present from here on out... recently made some substantial career changes that…
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Hi
This is all for now. I forgot about groups - that I belong to this one and worse - that I started my own a while back.
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Stop the Neurosis
Stop the neurosis over WHAT you're doing in the gym. What about HOW you're doing it? The greatest program in the world means **** if you're not working hard, if you're not being consistent, and if you're not concentrating on good form. There are many ways to skin a cat when it comes to this stuff. That's regardless of your…
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Any accountants here?
I'd love to bounce a general question off a qualified tax professional if there are any around here. I'm not looking for advice that's specific to my situation... just a general question about LLCs and 1099s. Thanks in advance if anyone steps up to the plate.
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An objective look at low carb dieting
Here is the crux of things in my opinion. Anyone saying that building a better body and better health is solely about calories is very misguided. Obviously a calorie deficit comprising nothing but gum drops and jujubes isn't going to promote leanness and health as well as a diet comprising lean meats, abundant veggies and…
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Hi newcomers
I'm sending out a lot of invitations on my friends list. Please say hello when you get here and offer some thoughts or ideas about what you'd like to see in this community.
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Q&A session - live right now!
I'm trying something new here. I receive tons of questions on my wall and via private message here on MFP. I sometimes share these interactions on my blog so others can benefit from them. In the interest of reaching more people though, I thought it'd be cool to do a live Q&A right here on the board. I have about 2 hours to…
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Lean but trying to get leaner
I've been receiving a lot of messages about this thread from my group here on MFP. I'm not sure if everyone will be able to see it, but if you can't and you'd like to, just sign up for the group. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/737101-relatively-light-people-trying-to-get-leaner?page=1#posts-10974619
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Individually tailored advice
In an attempt to create a segment of the community that's a bit more direct and focused, I've started a new group. We're already approaching 200 members and it has only been open for a couple of days. I'm hopeful that we can get this group off the ground relatively easily. I'm more hopeful that people will come to expect…
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Body Beast
A fellow MFPer emailed me today asking for a little guidance. She's currently using a program called Body Beast. I don't know anything about it, but here is the information she gave me straight from the program. This is why I feel so damn bad for the average consumer. "By taking the best of old-school bodybuilding and…
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Resistance Training Tidbits
Please note that this is directed at the beginner. Resistance training programming can be a very complex subject. The intent here is to arm novices with the 'need to know' information so that they can get started on the right foot. I will be breaking various topics up by post... this way we don't have one monster long post…
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Who is Steve Troutman
Here's the bio from my website: Steve Troutman has dedicated his career as a personal trainer and strength coach to doing what’s in his client’s best interest. Placing a premium on simplicity, evidence-based guidance, and personalization, he has spent the last decade helping his clients reach their goals safely and…
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Strength Training Ideas
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/stroutman81/view/my-current-training-a-series-413696
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Q&A: How do I go about building muscle?
This is by no means a comprehensive writeup pertaining to muscle growth. However, in the context of the question I'm hoping it gives the novice reader food for thought. It can be very difficult when first starting out when you lack any real experience "under the bar." You're left either following some prepackaged program…
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Trying to build a physique like someone elses
Just a random thought based on some conversations I've been having via email... There are some people genetically inclined to look certain ways. Their training has nothing to do with it. But other people assume that since training must yield results, the training the genetically gifted do must be the source of their…
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Women strength training... for real
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEkpST0vSbg I'm sharing this video to highlight that it's possible to get very strong without turning into a man. I know I say it time and time again on the forum and in email conversations. But I also know that seeing is believing and many of the women might 'hear' me but it's just not…
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James Krieger on obesity
James Krieger is one of my favorite weightloss bloggers. It doesn't hurt that he's a published researcher himself, sharp as a thumb tack, and a genuinely good person. Plus, he doesn't sling a bunch of BS. He's all about the simple, objective truths. I was happy when he gave me the opportunity to pick his brains about some…
